Overview
Privacy, intimacy and authenticity describe this wonderfully restored house nestled into the side of a hill and overlooking the Provençal countryside. One step into this home has you surrounded by exposed stone, uniquely tied into the decor and emitting a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house with pool has all one needs to escape the bustle of everyday life and to explore the wonders of the region.
Relax around the bar in the kitchen, or at the antique wooden table, for meals surrounded by exposed rock - this house is a truly unique find. Lounge over lengthy lunches and dinners on the terrace overlooking the lawn and countryside. The kitchen is well-equipped with decorative dishes and glasses and local Provençe pottery.
From the kitchen - enter a bright living room with sofa and armchairs overlooking the garden - a perfect spot for reading or enjoying a morning café.
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Bedrooms
3 bedroom/ 2 bathrooms sleeps 6
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 1: Large bedroom includes double bed plus a sitting area with couch, fireplace, library and doors giving onto the outdoor terrace. There is a half bathroom just outside the door (sink and WC).
First Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 2: Two twin beds with ensuite shower room (sink and shower).
- Bedroom 3: Queen Bed in large master bedroom
- There is a Full bathroom (shower, sink, WC) off of the hallway between bedrooms 2 & 3.
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: Kidney shaped - depth of 1 and 1.5 meters
Security (Fence, Alarm): Fence and Alarm
Salt water System: No
Heated?: No
Note: The pool is located 20 meters from the house. The entrances to the pool area are gated, but the pool area is not impervious - children should be supervised.
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Vernègues | 1 KM | 0.62 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Alleins | 5 KM | 3.1 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Mallemort | 10 KM | 6.2 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Aix en Provence | 33 KM | 20.46 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
La Colline is located only a short walk away from the preserved ancient village of Vernègues, where on its winding paths one stumbles upon an 8th century necropolis and remains from Gallo-Roman times. For shops, cafés, bakeries, daily outdoor markets etc. It is only a few minutes drive to several quaint Provençal villages (Lambesc, Alleins, Pellissane, Mallemort) nearby. It's a haven for outdoor lovers, especially for those who love to walk, hike, and cycle.
Getting here:
The easiest way to get to Inland Provence from the US is to fly to Marseilles International Airport (MRS). If you would like to see Paris, fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport then connect directly to the TGV(high speed train) from CDG TGV2 to Avignon TGV(3 hours direct) and rent a car. You would plan to see Paris on the way back, taking the TGV from Avignon TGV to Gare de Lyon, getting a cab to your hotel in the city.
Things to do
Local Attractions
Walk to Restaurant Le Repaire on the highest point for miles around - near the ruins of the Old Vernegues which was destroyed in the 1909 earthquake.
Local Markets
Morning Outdoor Markets:
Sunday: Pelissanne
Monday: Senas
Tuesday: Alleins Wednesday: Salon de Provence
Thursday: Aix-en-Provence
Friday: Lambesc and Mallemort
Saturday: Charleval
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Lambesc
Mallemort
Rognes
Salon de Provence
Vernègues
Within Walking distance
Nature Trails, Village of Vernegues and
Groceries
Intermarche in Mallemort and Casino in Lambesc are the larger stores. There is a small general store in Alleins along with butchers, bakers and the like.
2012 Season Prices per week
| April 14 - 28 | April 28 - June 9 | June 9 - Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 - 29 |
| € 2,350.00 | € 2,750.00 | € 3,175.00 | € 2,750.00 |
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Weekly maid service with linen change on Saturday included.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 1 week - please inquire about exceptions outside the summer months
Includes: Final cleaning plus maid service as described above.
Confirming your reservation: We will send a rental agreement by fax, email or regular mail. The rental agreement will specify the rental price, the amount of security deposit and the maximum number of overnight occupants.
Initial payment: The signed rental agreement and payment of the 50% deposit using a check or bank wire transfer(preferred) must be received within 7 seven days to confirm the reservation. The second 50% is due 60 days before arrival - we will email you a reminder 75 days before your arrival.
Payment acknowledgment: Immediately upon receipt of your initial or final payment we will mail you an Acknowledgement of Payment. The Acknowledgement will note the remaining balance, if any, and when the payment is due.
Final payment The second half of the rent and any security deposit are due in our offices 60 days before the first day of your rental. We must strictly adhere to this procedure, and failure to comply could result in cancellation of the booking. Don't worry about forgetting -- we'll remind you if your payment is not received on time.
Cancellation Cancellation of a confirmed reservation is a painful event for both owner and renter. The renter cancels because of some unexpected hardship; meanwhile the owner may have turned away rental opportunities and thus lost revenue. We have a no refund cancellation policy, but usually succeed in rescheduling cancelled reservations to the Spring or Fall or booking the cancelled period to another group and refunding the party that cancelled. Failure to pay the final balance which is due 60 days before arrival may be deemed a cancellation with no refund due. Security deposits are fully refundable. Clients are strongly urged to take out Trip Cancellation Insurance with the carrier of their choice at the time of confirmation. We can send a Travel Insurance quote to US or Canadian residents for all or part of the cost of your trip. We would need the name, birth date, airline carrier, dates of travel and amount of money to be covered for each guest who would like to be insured. Please inquire for a quote.
Security Deposit: The security deposit is taken as a signed promise that we can charge your credit card for any unpaid damage or expenses incurred during your stay. It is very rare that we ever charge a card - we inform our guests before doing so. Reasonable wear and tear is not charged for, but the cost of missing or damaged items will be deducted from the deposit.
Extra Charges The rent includes taxes, standard utilities and maid service as noted above. Additional maid or other services can be arranged and are charged for separately. In cold months November through April there is an additonal 100 euro per week charge for heating cost.
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Contact Us
For information or availability of our beautiful homes, contact us by phone or email, and we will get back to you right away.
John and Lydia Dean
New York +1 (585) 563-7441
London +44 (0)203 051 3238
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